Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Pryor Creek OK

The severe cold combined with wind chill develops a significant threat for burst or frozen pipes. Freezing water relies on ice within the pipe, which in turn can broaden and block the line. This clog can create extreme pressure throughout the system and trigger pipe failure in susceptible places-- no matter if the pipeline is made from plastic, copper or steel. Even a small crack can release more than 250 gallons of water in a single day. The results of frozen water pipes can trigger home damage, high repair expenses and interruption of business.

Follow these plumbing ideas to help minimize the risk of freezing pipelines, and to help prevent damage and expensive repairs.

Prevention Tips for Frozen Pipes

Open cabinet doors under sinks and in storage locations to permit heat from the space to flow around uninsulated pipes. Allow a trickle of hot and cold water to drip overnight; however, take care not to run the water into a drain line that is exposed to the extreme cold because that line may freeze.
Insulate all pipes in unheated areas or versus uninsulated outside walls, in garages or in crawl areas. Apply heat tape or thermostat-controlled heat cable televisions around pipes that are exposed and prone to freezing.
Make certain the heat is turned on in the structure and is set no lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

Avoid Frozen Pipes

Shut off the water pipe leading into the structure to minimize pressure on frozen pipelines and lessen flooding if the pipes burst.
Utilize a hair clothes dryer to thaw the ice obstruction if the frozen pipeline is exposed and noticeable. (Do not utilize an open flame to thaw!) If frozen pipelines are not visible, hire the specialists at Midwest Plumbers.
If you currently notice slower water circulation and expect frozen pipelines, you must call a plumbing technician right away. Typically, problems like this can be fixed prior to any damage happens.
If you experience frozen water pipes, contact our Midwest Plumbers plumbing experts, who utilize professional pipe-thawing devices. Call or reserve a visit online. For a list of basement plumbing services -- including water leakage service and utility room maintenance -- take a look at our site or offer us a ring.